Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Dept RN for a critical access hospital, requiring prior travel experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Critical access hospital Emergency Department with 10-14 bed capacity
• Patient population ranges from newborn to geriatric (ages 0-100+)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• 12-hour rotating shifts (evening/night), scheduling includes 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a rotations
• 36 hours per week over a 6-week assignment
• No floating required
• Every other weekend required, with flexible scheduling to meet unit needs
• Holiday coverage required with schedule flexibility
• Uses Epic EMR and Pyxis medication system
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and Ranger blood warmer
• Unit protocols include ESI triage, IV insertion, drips/infusions, EKGs, restraint application, procedural sedation, and ambulance transports
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; anesthesia support not specified
• May require RN to accompany STEMI, stroke, or trauma patients during transport to higher level of care
• Facility does not have interventional radiology or cath lab services

Requirements

• Active RN license (VT or Compact) required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• TNCC or proof of enrollment with application date must be provided, and NIHSS certification required prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
• Charge nurse experience highly preferred
• Comfort with precepting new nurses preferred
• Experience with ambulance transport or willingness to perform transports preferred
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural ED preferred

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of patient acuities and ages
• Staffing includes 3-4 RNs per shift, an ED tech 24/7, and a charge nurse assigned 24/7
• Manager/supervisor available on-call during off hours
• One MD scheduled 24 hours, with mid-level provider (PA or NP) scheduled 0930-2130
• Utilizes Telemedicine and Telestroke consultation services through UVMMC
• Pediatric patients needing higher level of care are typically transported to other facilities
• Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended as public transportation is not accessible in the area
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during winter months (November-April)
• First-time travelers may be considered given prior travel experience requirement is met